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Seems like a neat idea on paper, but everything I've read about adding solar panels to EVs is that the costs far outweigh the actual amount of charge you'd return to the car.

Thanks - the 40A is plenty for my purposes, so sounds like this is as easy as it can possibly be.

I already have the NEMA outlet in the garage from my last vehicle, but didn't get the Tesla wall charger (just used the mobile connector). I think I'm going to spring for the wall charger this time, as there is probably a better use case for having the mobile connector with me for the R1T...

With the price reduction for the off-road package, I am now considering adding the camp kitchen. I don't think I'll use it all that often and I'm afraid it will sit in the garage 98% of the time (so as to not take up the entire gear tunnel), but it's just such a unique feature that I keep...

All depends on individual use cases - for me, the range being 275 or 300 or 325 isn't the driving factor. I'm coming from an EV that had a stated range of 290, more realistically 250, and I never once had an issue with range in 4 years of ownership (including several road trips). But...

Agree 100% with all of this. This Forum has taken on a bit of a Lord of the Flies vibe the past couple of weeks.

Not to take this into a ditch potentially, but isn’t Elon a Covid denier (or something close to it) which may lead them to be a bit more out there with respect to Covid in general? I have no idea what RJ’s view is, but guessing a bit more cautious. Those two different mindsets at the top may...

This is better than our Volvo XC90, which doesn’t even have top tether anchors on the third row seats. It’s the weirdest decision for a brand that prides itself on safety.

Found this interesting - new Plaid Model S is set to start deliveries in June, and buyers have yet to see the new UI. Not that Tesla is the best benchmark for service, but at least Rivian not showing the UI isn’t without precedent. “Also, it is going to be interesting to see the new user...

Hawaiian shirt Friday?

These videos sure do look familiar... Your post is MUCH better than mine - ha.

New story is up: https://stories.rivian.com/sizing-up-the-r1t

Two Georgia specific points, that may or may not apply elsewhere: 1. While this fee exists, it at least does come with some benefits. You can drive in the HOV lane, even if driving solo; and you can use some of the pay-express lanes throughout GA as well. Commuting from the North Atlanta...

Personally, no. My Tesla 90D was rated for 280+miles of range, but practically it was closer to 250 in real life scenarios. My R/T work commute was about 60 miles so never an issue. I didn't take road trips often, but when I did they were generally from Atlanta to Tuscaloosa, Nashville...

I may be reading too much into it, but the wording here is more definitive than what I’ve noticed in the past. Historically, it’s been a lot of “deliveries are expected to begin...” or “anticipated to begin...” Those qualifiers are gone from the home delivery paragraph. “Deliveries of the Launch...

This is a pretty good summary. I'll just throw in some real world experience from driving a Tesla for a while, knowing that this can vary among manufacturers: Regen braking to me was the equivalent of engine braking if you ever drove a manual (which is a dying art). As you release pressure on...

41,834 Ordered on 2.6.2020. R1T LE (El Cap, 20") Atlanta area

Electrek picked it up also! https://electrek.co/2021/04/23/rivian-accessories-electric-pickup-truck-suv/

Ha - would be nice. As we're all trying to read between the lines here as to what the first batches will be, I'm going to guess that the colors we've seen most prominently (Forest Green, Rivian Blue, El Cap) will be in the early runs as those color formulations seem to be done (hence we've...